Starting at £32,493 for the Trendline variant, the new Amarok will have a 3.0-litre six cylinder diesel engine , with four-wheel-drive, replacing the old 2.0-litre TDI diesel unit.

Other improvements will include optional bi-xenon headlight technology with integrated LED daytime running lights and larger alloy wheels.

Inside the Amarok looks just as rugged and solidly built as its exterior

These will come standard however on the top spec Avetura edition which also adds sat nav, an automatic parking system, a high-tech infotainment system and a special durabed coated cargo box. It is also the only spec that is available with the exclusive Ravenna metallic paint finish. This special edition variant costs from £39,381.

A host of safety equipment is standard on the new Amarok including four airbags, electronic stability programme and an automatic post-collision braking system. The Amarok also comes with a reversing camera too.

In terms of looks, the Amarok looks is as rugged as ever. Chunky wheels and bold straight lined styling give the Amarok a tough appearance that makes it stand out from the crowd. Inside it seems to have a well laid out dashboard and plenty of room for its occupants.

Capable: Thanks to a four-wheel-drive system, the Amarok is able to cope with all terrains

Although every Amarok has the same 3.0-litre V6 diesel, each comes with a different power output and option of either a manual or automatic transmission on some models.

The units available to order now are a 204ps model with an automatic gearbox, a 224ps version with an over-boost function to give 240ps, also mated to an automatic gearbox and an impressive 550nm of torque, which helps give low down grunt when it is needed for towing or pulling itself up steep terrain..

Two manual version with 163ps and 204ps will follow later.

All engines can achieve an average of 38.7mpg and emit between 203 and 204g/km of CO2, an improvement on the previous engine. With a top speed of 114 and 119mph and a 0-62mph time of 9.1 and eight seconds, it is no slouch either.

Customers are able to order their cars now with deliveries beginning in January.